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Gold Star mother earns college degree to honor son’s memory

By Bob D'Angelo
Dec 20, 2016
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Phyllis McGeath earned a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Texas-Arlington, WFAA reported. On graduation day, the 50-year-old mother adorned her graduation cap with gold stars, stars and stripes, and the words "Because of the brave I walk the stage."

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